Interesting and
vital challengeFlorida Everglades
represent not only a unique ecosystem, this "river of grass" provides
fresh water for the whole South Florida region and affects the quality
of economically exceedingly important ocean environment and estuaries
of the Florida peninsula.
The whole Everglades, having already shrunk by 50% over the past 100
years, are further threatened by human urbanization and
agriculture that are dumping excessive amounts of nutrients in the
watershed. The levels of nitrogen and particularly phosphorus are
crucial to the health of the aqueous environment.
The Everglades problem represents a unique mixture of scientific,
environmental, economic, social, political - and of course, financial
challenges.
Will we be able to quench the thirst of Florida for water ? Will
we be able to unite the differing thrusts of various Florida
stakeholders and find a solution to this problem of huge dimensions ?
This latest Report summarizes the situation and the challenges that
are setting an example for the rest of the world.